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Budgetary Quid Pro Quo: New Rules for Program Funding

This act introduces a new rule requiring that any new program funding must be offset by an equal reduction in spending elsewhere. This means the government cannot increase spending on new initiatives without simultaneously decreasing funding for other programs. The goal is to control public spending and may impact the availability of funds for various services.
Key points
New program funding must be offset by an equal reduction in other program spending.
The act aims to limit the growth of public expenditures, potentially affecting the availability of funds for new initiatives.
A public online portal will be established to show how much money was authorized for each program and how much was actually spent.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9506
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2022-12-13